3 man mechanics

[upanddown]

A few good replies will be shared with my crew tomorrow night during my pregame. Had a young gun ask me. Sat. pm game if we're gonna " flex" . I simply said " Only iif we have to when ball is strong " See I just returned Hawaii to ref after a 5 yr abscence in Guam and Texas. Its good to be home.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by upanddown

A few good replies will be shared with my crew tomorrow night during my pregame. Had a young gun ask me. Sat. pm game if we're gonna " flex" . I simply said " Only iif we have to when ball is strong " See I just returned Hawaii to ref after a 5 yr abscence in Guam and Texas. Its good to be home.

That's not the right answer, IMO. The right time to rotate is when you have a better look from doing so. Going ballside when the C is on ball is something L's should do as a matter of course (with some exceptions) unless there's a particularly hot competitive matchup opposite the ball that requires that you stay put.

When all three of the officials aren't hesitant when it comes to rotating and moving to get the best looks -- that's when 3-person officiating is like poetry in motion.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by upanddown

A few good replies will be shared with my crew tomorrow night during my pregame. Had a young gun ask me. Sat. pm game if we're gonna " flex" . I simply said " Only iif we have to when ball is strong "

I'm a little confused by your response.

I *think* "strong side" means the side with L and T. So, if "ball is strong", then ball side = strongside, so why would you rotate (or "flex" -- and I agree I'd ask what was meant by that term before I answered)?